Chapter 469 - Nearly Complete (2/2)

The man’s face changed colors as he gasped.

Unlike the Tang Family, Nin Family or the Shang family, the Hua Family of Zhong Hai was the real force that safeguarded Zhong Hai’s prosperity. The Hua Family was so powerful that even the Ji Family would pale in comparison.

If the Hua Family decided to join the guild, then Lin Pojun would have the entire Zhong Hai within his grasp.

No wonder Xiao Cai was so stunned by the revelation.

“My father used to tell me that the Ancestral Chief of the Lin Family had done a great service to the Old Man Hua, so the Old Man Hua would have to repay the Lin Family in some way. That being said, the Hua family wouldn’t want to have their skin too deep in Lin Family’s game either, so their involvement was more of a kind gesture than any real support.”

The old man said as a flicker of concern flashed in his eyes.

The more Xiao Cai listened, the more fearful he had become.

He knew the authority and prestige Lord Zhou commanded in Zhong Hai. If even Lord Zhou couldn’t deter Lin Pojun from spreading his influence, then no one in Zhong Hai could.

Once s.h.i.+ Hongyi had publicly endorsed the plan, most people felt that the Commerce guild was not that much of a far stretch after all.

“Such an outstanding move! Young Master rallied s.h.i.+ Hongyi to his side and gained the trust of half of the Zhong Hai’s business world.” Ji Luochen exclaimed, beaming from side to side.

Lin Pojun sat in his chair quietly with a faint smile. Everything was under his control.

An extraordinarily pretty girl topped up his cup with more tea. Even Ji Luochen was shocked by the girl’s devastating beauty which reminded him of Su Xiao, Fang Qiong and An Ya.

“Young Master has consolidated his control in Lin Nan province, and now with the Hua Family on his side, he should easily take control of the Zhong Hai’s business world. The might of the Lin Family is truly beyond ordinary people’s comprehension.”

Someone cracked a cold smile and said.

If Chen Fan was here, he would have recognized Lin Pojun’s cronies and the spoiled brats were the same group of people.

“Once I have controlled the Hua Family of Zhong Hai, Lu family of Tian Nan and the Tang family of Jiang Nan, the entire underground world of eastern China should be within my tight grasp. I will then slowly nibble away the fragmented business leagues one after another, consolidate their power into one overarching Commerce Guild under my direct control. Once I have both the underground world and the business world at my beckoning call, I should have enough strength to take on the Ye family of Mount Yan,” Lin Pojun said calmly.

The Lin Family had not only planned out this road map for Lin Pojun decades ago, but they had also taken actions to make sure their plan would come to fruition. s.h.i.+ Hongyi, for example, was installed in Zhong Hai decades ago by the Lin Family; he was nothing but a p.a.w.n in the Lin Family’s master plan.

However, no one knew that the planning for his moment had taken place decades ago. For most people, everything just seemed to fall into place at the perfect moment, as if by design.

Yichen was terrified by the scale of Lin Pojun ambition.

“But, Young Master… what about the Chen family of Jiang Nan Province?”

Ji Luochen asked hesitantly.

The question soured the smiles on Lord Tang and Lord Nin as well.

The Chen family was like a sharp blade hanging over their necks, constantly threatening their lives.

“Chen Beixuan is a mighty warrior, but my family also has Immortal State Cultivators to counter him. I bet Chen Beixuan would have to think twice now before harming any of you since now you are under the Lin Family’s protection.”

Lin Pojun said readily.

The Lin family of southeastern China used to be the most powerful family in China and, in Lin Pojun’s mind, it still was. Lin Shuming had been the most powerful man in China a hundred years ago, and even the power of the Siberia werewolves was a far cry from his unimaginable abilities.

Chen Fan should have counted himself lucky for getting away with killing Lin Tatian and Lin Tashan. If he pressed any more b.u.t.tons, Lin Shuming and the Ancestral Patriarch of the Hong Sect would join forces and end his life.

“Just so, just so.”

Tang Family and the Nin Family members nodded in agreement. Just three months ago, they had no clue what Immortal State was, but by now, Immortal State had become public knowledge among elite families thanks to the CIA’s re-publication of the Divine Roll.

As soon as they learned the terrifying power of an Immortal State Warrior, the Tang and the Nin family hurried to apologize to the Chen Family.

However, they were now under the protection of another Immortal State warrior who was supposedly even more powerful than Chen Fan.

The sight of the tyc.o.o.ns and family lords’ ingratiating manner had taken Ai Jinqi by surprise.

“Shoot! If the Commerce Guild really comes to fruition, us small fish in the tank would be their free meals. What would happen to the Ai family?”

Ai Jinqi’s mind raced.

His concern was shared by many people in the room, including Lord Zhou and Xiao Cai. Although there were a couple of other family clans in Zhong Hai that were as powerful as the Ji Family, the Hua Family’s endors.e.m.e.nt would be the final nail on the other family’s coffin.

Lo and behold, the Xia, Gao and the Chu family quickly capitulated to Lin Pojun’s might and signed up to the proposal of the Commerce Guild. The other influential families kept their silence, fearing to confront the Lin Family’s aggression.

It was evident that everyone knew the Lin Family had an Immortal State warrior among its ranks.

Meanwhile, two leaders of the Hua Family on the top floor of the mansion, watching the development unfold.

“Teacher, I think Lin Pojun is about to get what he wanted.”

Cheng Danqin said with a tightly furrowed brow.

“I would never have thought that the Lin Family could plan so far ahead of time and could be so patient.”

Hua Yunfeng heaved a sigh.

The involvement of s.h.i.+ Hongyi had caught him off guard.

“He really lives up to the reputation as the pride of the Lin family, a worthy heir of Lord Shuming.” Even as Hua Yunfeng lamented vehemently, he caught a glimpse of three people emerging out of a Ferrari in the parking lot from the corner of his eye.

When he recognized the face of one of the visitors, his eyes lit up, body taut with excitement.

“What is he doing here?”